WE'VE NEVER HAD TO SAY HOW GOOD WE ARE, OUR LOYAL READERS AND ADVERTISERS DO THAT FOR US.

The greater Ponsonby area is truly blessed to have such a treasured publication available for both community and businesses to enjoy, with such a passionate and dedicated team to drive it. It generates remarkable levels of interest and profile for Ponsonby and is a fantastic media tool for us all to utilise. Sincere gratitude and support. JUSTIN BADE, Ponsonby Business Association

"The most fabulous publisher in New Zealand. You rock!" FRANCIS HOOPER, WORLD

"Great to see that you have hit 100 pages. The magazine is looking good. Lots of colour and full of personality. Congratulations!" NICK BOGLE,
San Francisco


"Thank you for the terrifi c Chrissy card and the BIGGEST EVER VOLUME OF PONSONBY NEWS! What a great issue" JULIE BONNER, Waimauku

"I just want to send heartfelt thanks to you for giving me so much joy each time my PONSONBY NEWS arrives in the mail. Love it even more on the many trips to Auckland and of course visiting Ponsonby Road. I see something new and think to myself 'oh yes, that was in the Ponsonby News!' Your publication is just excellent." CAROL TELFER, Ponsonby News subscriber, Wellington

"I picked up a copy of Ponsonby News from the NZ High Commission here in London. It's made me feel homesick to see how things have changed since I left in the early 80s" SANDRA JACOBS, London

"My last promotion in the PONSONBY NEWS generated over 320 responses to my print offer. Unbelievable and thank you." MARTIN BALL, Momentum Framing Gallery, Herne Bay

"I love reading all about Ponsonby. I left in the 70s but I still feel a strong connection especially when I read my copy of PONSONBY NEWS" HELEN MITCHELL, Sydney

"I am always so happy to receive the PONSONBY NEWS - it brings you guys back in to our lives for a few hours as I read through all the news. You should be very proud - you have done a great job in building that up" ERIKA UFFINDELL,
Uffi ndell West, London


"Just been reading the latest PONSONBY NEWS. I pass on copies to Kiwi friends in the UK; one has withdrawal symptoms from NZ so this makes it (?) better or worse!" PROF PATRICIA LEIGHTON, London

"I love looking at the social pages when I read the PONSONBY NEWS. Since leaving Auckland in the early 80s there aren't many faces I still recognize apart from Judith Baragwanath's" GREGORY DAVIDSON, Shanghai

"I have been enjoying seeing PONSONBY NEWS go from strength to strength. Great copy... not to mention fab advertising. I really enjoyed my time in Ponsonby"
PEPI SAPPAL, London

"Thanks so much for your care and support for me and my salon." LOUISE PILKINGTON, Servilles, Ponsonby

"Thank you for all the support you have given me and my business over the last four years." SHAZ DIXON, owner of Styledirect

"You have made the PONSONBY NEWS a fab mag and I love reading it every time. You are the Ponsonby legend and we are proud to be in your magazine." VALERIA, Studioitalia, Newmarket

"We are so glad we moved to Ponsonby - we love it and thanks for all your support within the pages of the PONSONBY NEWS." HANNAH SKINNER, Indice, Ponsonby

  "Just like to say how much we appreciate your efforts and contribution to promoting Ponsonby." DAVID WRIGHT, Texas Rose

"Thanks so much for lifting my profi le within PONSONBY NEWS. Love you like a brother." CLAYTON MUNTING, Registered Valuer, Grey Lynn

"How lucky Ponsonby residents are to receive such an informative publication. You have done great things. We both enjoyed our time in Ponsonby"
LIZ & CHARLES HANDY, London


"We get so much feedback from being in PONSONBY NEWS and you deliver more bang for our advertising buck than any other local media, thanks for everything." VICKI TAYLOR, Taylor Boutique, Ponsonby

"You are Ponsonby's shining star and thanks so much for all your hard work putting Ponsonby on the map." JUDY LEE, Tessuti, Ponsonby

"I think a Wellington News would also be fabulous. If only we had the equivalent of PONSONBY NEWS in the capital. The publication is fantastic and thanks." AMANDA, Small Acorns, Wellington

"Thanks for all the gifts you have brought me and the wisdom you have shared. The light you bring to the community brings everyone together and changes lives." NADINE COUPER, Herne Bay Well Being

"You all do such great work with PONSONBY NEWS ..." GENEVIEVE ACQUIER, Akie French Jewellery, Ponsonby

"You are stars and very special human beings love you lots." JILLIAN BASHFORD, Bashford Antiques, Ponsonby

"Love your work and always inspiring." LINDY ROBERTS, On2Canvas, Herne Bay

"Following my appearance in the PONSONBY NEWS my weekly takings went up by over $5,000! I kid you not. Amazing! Thanks..." ANGELO, former owner. The Chiller, Parnell

"Well done on the latest issue, it's looking better than ever. A great defacto design magazine, it works even better because it puts design, arts etc into the general community. It almost normalises us!I heard some very high praise for your magazine from a person who I met. She calls PONSONBY NEWS 'the style bible'! She is currently doing a research project on the creative industries for the Economic Development Board." RONALD, Chan Andreassend, Ponsonby

"Thanks heaps for making me feel such a strong part of the community...three cheers for PONSONBY NEWS." ROB, Rob's Patisserie, Ponsonby

"Thanks for everything over the past few years. We all love your work." PETER REID, Republic Home, Ponsonby

"We all love you and PONSONBY NEWS." TERI & LYNDA, Trelise Cooper Outlet store, Ponsonby

"I have advertised with the PONSONBY NEWS in every issue since I opened four years ago. I have tried other local papers but now use only PONSONBY NEWS as it is the most vibrant and comprehensive publication in the area. The results for me provide complete satisfaction" JILL SAMSON, Laserskin Technology, Clinic 26, Ponsonby

"PONSONBY NEWS has proven itself to provide the best return by far for my small business advertising dollar. Fullstop. Everywhere I go, and I mean everywhere, pet owners and waiting-to-be pet owners all notice my monthly advertising and can comment on its content in detail. If you want people to know who and where you are and what you are passionate about in this central Auckland area, PONSONBY NEWS spells it out, crystal clear. It's like megaphone in print." DR ALEX MELROSE, Vetcare, Grey Lynn

  "The quality and readability of the PONSONBY NEWS make it an invaluable source of new business for us, and as an added bonus we get to deal with Martin and the team. Well done and thank you" MIKE & JANE, Kloser Portraits,
Eden Terrace


"Big thanks for your incredible support over the years, you have been a pleasure to work with and I have great admiration for what you have done with the PONSONBY NEWS." ANGELA TODD, former owner of Sabine, Ponsonby

"What a fantastic publication you have! I really struggle to fi nd anything like it on the Shore!" NERIDA CORTESE, North Shore

"Many thanks Martin for affording us so much coverage in featuring our mum's house etc. in the July issue of the PONSONBY NEWS. Everyone concerned agrees it was very well done and there has been almost unprecedented interest in the property with well over 100 groups through, many no doubt in part as a result of your fi ne publication." BARRY SCHULTZ, former Ponsonby resident

"Just got my latest copy of PONSONBY NEWS and thought I would make contact. Another good read and information store. Keep on the good work." JOHN MCCLINTOCK, Magazine Publishers Association, Kingsland

"Congratulations on producing such a quality publication, I'm amazed at how much you pack in and I never tire of it and always look forward to it." ELENA KEITH, Ponsonby

"I want to THANK YOU personally for all the extra time and effort you have put into our West Lynn Red Carpet Fashion event. Words can never let you know how much my mother and I appreciate all you have done for us. Thank you so much for your contribution to the costs and all the extra's you have organised on our behalf." ALEX CARTER, Alexandraapple, Grey Lynn

"Latest PONSONBY NEWS looks great by the way. Well done all of you and thank you so much for all your help and generosity. CLAUDIE CALDWELL, Ponsonby News Columnist

"Thank you for your coverage of our event in the latest issue, and thank you also for allowing me to contribute my design musings every month. I've had so much wonderful feedback, which is a fantastic testament to the sheer breadth of your esteemed readership! I'm very proud to be associated with the PONSONBY NEWS. Thank you!" CLAIRE SULLIVAN,
Design Folio


"I was awake in the wee hours this morning and reading your latest mag which by the way was just wonderful - what a great issue! It is so great to be amongst legends such as yourselves!" DEBORAH KELLAND, Kellands Real Estate

"We love the Ponsonby News! Nothing is ever too much trouble and they go out of their way to help us promote re:ab in the best possible way. We especially love the way that the Ponsonby community is building up and we all couldn't do that without Martin, Jo and Jay and their constant enthusiasm for Ponsonby and its businesses and people." KIRSTY WILKINSON, re:ab, Ponsonby

"You have made me famous in my own community! EVERYONE now refers to me as THE BREATHING MAN! I know we all breathe, BUT for me breathing is my business! GLENN WHITE, Butyeko Breathing Clinic

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